There’s nothing about the eighties that anyone have not (at least once) shied away from in some way, fashionably laughed at, or eventually donned for Halloween at some point. Whether it be the almost blinding hues in clothing, the teased hair, or taking it too far with the “smoky eye.”
But one thing is certain, thankfully we’ve got to give it to technology, and fashion’s ever evolving objective to turn some of the garish attributes of the eighties into modern styles of refinement. Today, and even within the past few seasons polished neon colours join the same closets of owners with fingerless lace and leather gloves, and super-sized layers of tulle skirts of candied pastel colours.
Here are a few elements of the eighties that have actually made a comeback, and some that are more of a stylish makeover for the better! From crop-tops to high-contrasts, there really seems to be something for the bold and daring, but also the more conservative fashionista.
Have you worn any modern-eighties elements recently?
1980s // THEN
Duran Duran, and The Rolling Stones–Dirty Work–1986 (source),(source)
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2013 // NOW
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Madison this post is for me. I am an 80's child so i am really happy that fashion is going backwards!
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Madison this post is for me. I am an 80's child so i am really happy that fashion is going backwards!
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🙂 Absolutely agree! Thanks for your comment! History always repeats itself. xx
Haha, exactly! I still wear my lace gloves. 🙂 Enjoy the w/e Jamillah dear! xxoo
I "did" the 80s first time around, and what fun it was. I shunned most of the trendier stuff (for there were some very bad fashions that I hated) however, a lot of the avant-garde styles were my cup of tea. It's weird to see things come back around but they always do. About every 25-30 years, trends get recycled/reinterpreted.
🙂 Absolutely agree! Thanks for your comment! History always repeats itself. xx
Haha, exactly! I still wear my lace gloves. 🙂 Enjoy the w/e Jamillah dear! xxoo
I "did" the 80s first time around, and what fun it was. I shunned most of the trendier stuff (for there were some very bad fashions that I hated) however, a lot of the avant-garde styles were my cup of tea. It's weird to see things come back around but they always do. About every 25-30 years, trends get recycled/reinterpreted.
I've definitely done lace, brights, and florals all very recently! But so true I totally donned Madonna lace gloves when me and my friends dresses as Madonna thru the years for halloween one year, lol. Oh gotta love the 80's!
I've definitely done lace, brights, and florals all very recently! But so true I totally donned Madonna lace gloves when me and my friends dresses as Madonna thru the years for halloween one year, lol. Oh gotta love the 80's!
I agree Sootjeelina. Thanks for your comment.
I love a great high-waisted trouser! 🙂 xx
🙂 Oh 90s! Yes, I see loads of denim that have made quite a comeback.
Exactly, History always repeats itself in some form. Enjoy the weekend Sam.
I agree Sootjeelina. Thanks for your comment.
I love a great high-waisted trouser! 🙂 xx
🙂 Oh 90s! Yes, I see loads of denim that have made quite a comeback.
Exactly, History always repeats itself in some form. Enjoy the weekend Sam.
I've been thinking this for a while!! I'm kind of excited about 90's style coming back. It's up next! xo.
I've been thinking this for a while!! I'm kind of excited about 90's style coming back. It's up next! xo.
Totally agree with you babes, you just wanna laugh or embrace some 80's fashion. I quite love mixing the 80's with modern trends. they come out looking unique.
I am so happy that bright colours have made an appearance again.
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Most of my sales at the vintage fairs are of 1980s clothes, the hipsters love the loud bomber jackets, high waisted trousers, chain handle metallic bags and crazily printed blouses. It's not a look for me but I love it on others. x
Totally agree with you babes, you just wanna laugh or embrace some 80's fashion. I quite love mixing the 80's with modern trends. they come out looking unique.
It's funny — I'm so old I think of the Eighties as "after" my time. It's fun to borrow from earlier periods.
I know, I was tempted to post a side ponytale video, haha. 🙂
Oh yes, the hi-top reeboks! Almost forgot about those! 🙂 Thanks for reading dear. /Madison
Thank you! 🙂
Haha! I love Duran Duran. Thanks so much, glad that you enjoyed it Kim. xoxo
Thanks for your comment Lilli. I think I've just been into lace, always been when I was younger, and always will. xx 🙂
Thank you dear! 🙂 That Burberry is definitely my favourite! x
Thank you! 🙂
It's all so alike, almost all trends are! I always find it amazing to see how trends reappear, and to be able to see the parallels between the different adaptions in different time-periods
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Absolutely LOVE the Ralph Lauren blazer!
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Love this, especially since I'm an 80's child. I suppose I've worn colors and glasses and who knows what else inspired by then.
I loved the 80's Madison! I was miss excess! HAHAHA Plus I was a Duranie. I'm wearing bits of neon, but mainly adding BRIGHT color to my wardrobe. This was a fabulous post.
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I couldn´t agree more with you, and I love the 80s anyway.
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Wow, its amazing how fashion ideas are recycled and reinvented into something totally new. I don't know much about 80's fashion but I can see myself getting into the 2000's version
Ahh, the amazingly fun, crazy and so innocent 80's!
My first computer, lots of new wave and alternative music concerts, lots of crazy hair styles and lots and lots of neons and lace.
An as you mentioned many of that is still around just re-adjust a bit.
I love the 80s! I was a little girl then but I can recall very well what my older cousins wore. I had hi-top reeboks in the late 80s and would still love to get them in yellow 🙂 Lots of parties will still be 80s-themed. And it's been more than 20 years so it's so retro. Thanks for taking me back to 80s Madison x
Eighties rock! Are the years of my childhood so I just adore them! The elements inspired by that time I wear are leggings, neon colors and floral items, but also I love the punk mood!:) Kisses Madison, have a good day! xo
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I guess I wear eighties-y stuff all the time (and vintage 80's 😀 :D) Just love some of them :D.
Wonderful post my dear, love the inspiration behind it. Your picks are perfect, love the Burberry bomber and those mirrored sunglasses especially 🙂
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The 80's were hilarious!! I loved Duran Duran, haha. Still do. All the colours and anything goes style was actually quite fun. Untamed and crazy. I can see a lot of the elements creeping back in, the neon items, but it's a lot more refined and tamed this time around. It's like they know more of what they're doing with the idea than just letting it out without a direction. So cool. Have a great day doll xx
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